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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.28, 1,331.03 and 754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.28, 1,331.03 and 754.52 is: 1,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.28 : 1,331.03 = 754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.28/1,331.03 = 754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.28x = 1,331.03 × 754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.28x = 1,004,283.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,283.99/962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.65

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